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The Salon Professional Academy-Battle Creek
Battle Creek, Michigan · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 1416 W. Columbia Ave., Battle Creek, MI 49015 · Phone: 26996244001016 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Jun 2026 · Show Cause · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; Jun 2026 · Removal of Show Cause Status.
The Salon Professional Academy-Battle Creek is a private for-profit trade school in Battle Creek, Michigan offering esthetician, cosmetology, and massage therapy programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has an 80.0% completion rate versus a 56.9% state average, with median graduate debt of $6,333 and median earnings of $21,504 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at The Salon Professional Academy-Battle Creek is $22,922, and the school participates in federal Title IV aid, with 63.6% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $28,810 | $45,240 | $59,980 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $25,960 | $34,820 | $60,590 |
| Massage therapists | $32,610 | $70,960 | $77,550 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Michigan (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 30 | $17,552 | $18,771 | not reported |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | $17,552 | $18,771 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | $17,552 | $18,771 | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
The Salon Professional Academy-Battle Creek is a private for-profit trade school located in Battle Creek, Michigan, a small city setting. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning eligible students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. Its programs are concentrated in esthetics, cosmetology, and massage therapy, with esthetician training representing the largest share of completions (30), followed by cosmetology (6) and massage therapy (6).
Federal data shows a completion rate of 80.0%, which is above the Michigan state average of 56.9% for similar programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $21,504. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $22,922, and 63.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus may suit students looking for shorter, hands-on training in personal care fields such as esthetics, cosmetology, or massage therapy rather than a multi-year associate degree path. Whether the schedule and format fit an adult career-changer's needs is not detailed in the available data, so prospective students should contact the school directly. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome figures, check the NACCAS accreditor listing and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers esthetician, cosmetology, and massage therapy programs, with esthetics representing the largest number of completions (30), followed by cosmetology and massage therapy (6 each).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and 63.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 80.0%, which is above the Michigan state average of 56.9% for similar programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $21,504.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $22,922.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which typically means it operates independently of state subsidies and may have different pricing and aid structures than public institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available federal data; contact the school directly at the number or website listed to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review federal outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?451307.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify schedule flexibility or program length, so fit for adult career-changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school directly at https://www.tspabattlecreek.com/ for details.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in the available federal data; contact the school or check Michigan state licensing boards for esthetics, cosmetology, or massage therapy requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school through its website, https://www.tspabattlecreek.com/, or by phone at the number listed for the Battle Creek campus.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across similar institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.